Can someone explain a potential energy equation?

Answer by  idiotjones (705)

The equation states: P = m*g*h (P is potential energy, m represents mass, g is a constant for gravity (9.8 m/s^2) and h is height. An object at rest on top of a building has POTENTIAL energy. As it falls, the potential energy converts to kinetic (motion). It simply states that the energy, in any form, cannot exceed this potential.

Answer by  apsaras (408)

The potential energy of an object is the energy it possesses in a force field. The potential energy (in Joules) is equal to the product of the object's mass (in kilograms), the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 meters per square second), and its height from the ground (in meters).